Olmec subsistence was based on:
A) hunting, fishing, and shellfish collecting
B) agriculture, especially wheat, rye, and barley
C) animal husbandry, especially of llamas and alpacas
D) agriculture, especially maize, manioc, beans, and sunflower

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The Olmecs were primarily an agricultural society, relying on crops such as maize (corn), manioc, beans, and sunflower for sustenance. There is little evidence to suggest that hunting and fishing played a major role in their subsistence strategy. Animal husbandry was not a significant part of their economy either, as llamas and alpacas were not native to their region.

Olmec Subsistence Was Based On